The Controvesial Bikini Swimwear Of Louis Reard

The Controvesial Bikini Swimwear Of Louis Reard

Ever since the bikini was introduced to the modern world in 1946 it has always been controversial, when Jacques Heim first designed a swimming costume that was against the modern one piece swimwear trends of the world at the time he decided he would call this new two piece swimwear costume the Atome which is French for Atom. The two piece bikini was so small compared to all other existing bathing suits he knew it would instantly cause a storm and gain much exposure for being so controversial and outrageous. He was correct and much publicity was gained when he released it to the world and although by today's standards it would be considered quite tame but back then it was the only one of its kind and was being compared to lingerie which meant it also had its detractors who said it was indecent to wear it in public and at the beach or even poolside.
Jacques version had a bottom that went all the way up to the navel and sat quite high on the waist, but there was soon going to be even more controversy because a man named Louis Reard decided he could somewhat improve on this new outrageous piece of bikini swimwear by making it even smaller and thus guaranteeing to get more publicity for his new design than the previous example called the atome. He knew it would need a special name for the amount of exposure this new design would receive but he was unsure what to name it until like a bolt of lightning it struck him. The bikini would be the name for this new bathing costume guaranteed to shock.

Zebra Print Bikini - Why It's the Perfect Print For You This Season

Zebra Print Bikini - Why It's the Perfect Print For You This Season

As much as the bikini has become an essential for any girls summer wardrobe, the zebra print bikini has become an equally essential addition to a girls summer closet. What better print to lift your spirits and make you feel like a sexy minx all Summer long. Whether it's a halter style, tie side bottom or padded top there are a variety of cuts to suit every body shape.
Perhaps the expression simple is often best, is why this elegant bikini has become one of the hottest selling bikinis this year. Even better is that the most common colors in a persons wardrobe are black and white so whatever you wear your zebra print bikini with in will look coordinated, stylish and very contemporary.
Maybe it is the mere fact that as it has survived season after season and its demand keeps increasing is testimony to the fact that this style is a must have. A simple print of black and white, no fuss, no straight lines to accentuate perhaps those unflattering curves, this style of bikini has become extreme popular from Miss Universe contestants to super stars of the silver screen there are countless fashionistas who have donned the bikini at a beach or pool near you.